Clearing the Cache (KitKat 4.4.4)

Tiggs M.

Overview:

This document provides instructions on how to clear your cache for all of your installed apps and the Android system cache. Clearing your cache on a regular basis is a good housekeeping tip for your phone. It helps to keep your phone running in tip-top shape.

Clearing your cache will remove temporary files from your phone, but will not delete your files or settings. This process may take several minutes to complete.

To Clear the Cache of All Installed Apps

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Written Instructions:

To Clear the Android System Cache

Turn off your phone and remove any charging cables.

With the phone off, press and hold both the VOL DOWN and POWER buttons for 2-3 seconds, then release both buttons.

The phone will display different boot options. Use VOL DOWN to scroll to Recovery and press the VOL UP key to select. Note: If you wait too long to make a selection, the phone will reboot and you'll need to start the process again.

The phone will display the Motorola logo, then the Android figure lying down with an exclamation point with the words No Command underneath. Press and hold the VOL UP button for 10-15 seconds. While still holding VOL UP, tap and release the POWER button.

The phone will display additional menu options, with text in blue. Use the VOL DOWN button to scroll to Wipe Cache Partition and press the POWER button to select it. Tip: If you're stuck on this step, you can force your phone to reboot by pressing the POWER and VOL DOWN buttons to restart the process.

Your phone will perform the wipe and reboot normally.

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